Y-90 therapy vs chemo infusion for liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two liver-directed treatments—radioactive Yttrium-90 beads (SIRT) and a type of chemo infusion directly into the liver (HAIC)—for people whose liver cancer is advanced enough to need treatment but might still be removable with surgery. The goal is to see which approach can shrink the tumor best before surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have liver cancer that has not spread outside the liver (based on scans).
- Your tumor(s) can still be surgically removed based on imaging.
- You have not had any prior treatment for your liver cancer.
- You are generally healthy enough to undergo treatment (able to do daily activities).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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